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Q: I recently read about a sugar additive being linked to the rise of a killer bug. What is this additive, how do I avoid it, and how serious is the threat?A: Clostridium difficile, or C. diff, is a …
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By Robert Ashley, M.D,
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2/16/18
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The roar of a jet plane, the rumble of a big rig, that shrill scream from the siren of a speeding emergency vehicle:The common but loud noises that keep you awake at night and agitate you throughout …
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By Lindsey Bever, The Washington Post
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2/16/18
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The standard prescription for flu is to stay home and rest, drink plenty of fluids, and keep pain and fever under control with over-the-counter drugs like acetaminophen.But this flu season has been a …
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By Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times
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2/16/18
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From the mailbox: - We always learn from your letters, and this time it's food scientist Bob Hutkins from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln who helped out. Writing about the finer points of kefir …
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By Eve Glazier, M.D., and Elizabeth Ko, M.D., Hello again, dear readers — and happy spring!
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4/20/18
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CHICAGO — There's an extra bonus to marriage for melanoma patients: They tend to be diagnosed in earlier more treatable stages than patients who are unmarried, widowed or divorced, a new study …
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By Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer
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4/20/18
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Federal officials have recommended a new vaccine that is more effective than an earlier version at protecting older adults against the painful rash called shingles. But persuading many adults to get …
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By Michelle Andrews, Special to The Washington Post
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4/20/18
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SEATTLE — Take two tablets and a selfie? Your doctor's orders may one day include a smartphone video to make sure you took your medicine.Smartphone apps that monitor pill-taking are now …
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By Carla K. Johnson, AP Medical Writer
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3/30/18
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Q: I take medication daily for hypothyroidism and borderline high blood pressure. My question is: Do I benefit from iodide in table salt or should I buy plain salt for cooking? A: Your question …
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By Robert Ashley, M.D.
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3/30/18
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There is nothing quite as devastating for many older people as having to leave the comfort of home because of poor health or limited mobility.But a new generation of services and technology is making …
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By Katherine Roth, The Associated Press
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3/23/18
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It's another one of those silent, but deadly diseases that's readily detectable and ultimately manageable with better self-care and communication between doctors and their patients.Chronic kidney …
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By David E. Henner, D.O.
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3/23/18
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